Mechanical Design Engineer
Extension Recruitment · Chester-le-Street, Durham, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
Location: Gateshead
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Excellent plus benefits
Extension Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with Komatsu UK Ltd to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Gateshead.
Komatsu is a global leader in construction, mining, forestry and industrial heavy equipment. With manufacturing, engineering and support operations spanning the world, Komatsu has built a reputation for innovation, quality and technological excellence. The Gateshead site plays a key role in the design and manufacture of world-class machinery supplied to customers across the globe.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer , you will support the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to production. Working within a collaborative engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative mechanical and mechatronic systems, undertake detailed design activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:
Leading design projects and delivering against agreed timescales
Producing 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and technical documentation
Supporting testing activities and implementing design improvements
Working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders across global locations
Resolving technical challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies
Managing external design resource where required
The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
At least five years' experience in a mechanical design role
Strong 3D CAD skills
Experience working through the full product development cycle
Hydraulic systems experience would be advantageous
Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing initiatives and a subsidised on-site canteen. xrexnqw
We're committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you're excited about this Mechanical Design Engineer role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they're looking for.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Excellent plus benefits
Extension Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with Komatsu UK Ltd to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Gateshead.
Komatsu is a global leader in construction, mining, forestry and industrial heavy equipment. With manufacturing, engineering and support operations spanning the world, Komatsu has built a reputation for innovation, quality and technological excellence. The Gateshead site plays a key role in the design and manufacture of world-class machinery supplied to customers across the globe.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer , you will support the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to production. Working within a collaborative engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative mechanical and mechatronic systems, undertake detailed design activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:
Leading design projects and delivering against agreed timescales
Producing 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and technical documentation
Supporting testing activities and implementing design improvements
Working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders across global locations
Resolving technical challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies
Managing external design resource where required
The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
At least five years' experience in a mechanical design role
Strong 3D CAD skills
Experience working through the full product development cycle
Hydraulic systems experience would be advantageous
Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing initiatives and a subsidised on-site canteen. xrexnqw
We're committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you're excited about this Mechanical Design Engineer role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they're looking for.
Details
| Company | Extension Recruitment |
| Location | Chester-le-Street, Durham, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |